Battle of Bunker Hill

Following the battles at Lexington and Concord, where did the Americans surround the British?

• New York City
• Boston
• Philadelphia

Where was the Battle of Bunker Hill fought?

• Bunker Hill

• Breed's Hill

• Boston Hill

• Mount Vernon

Who was chosen to lead the first army of the United States?

• General Howe

• King George III

• George Washington

• Benjamin Franklin

Who is in charge of the British Army at Bunker Hill?

• General William Howe
• George Washington
• Dr. Ben Franklin
• William Prescott

Who took control of the hill during the Battle of Bunker Hill?

• The British

• Colonists

Why did the colonists back down from the British when they were winning the battle?

• The were scared they would lose

• George Washington told the colonists to back down.

• They were running out of ammunition

Who won the Battle of Bunker Hill?

• The British

• The colonists

The British commander stated “wait to fire until you see the white in their eyes.

• True

• False

The Battle of Bunker Hill is near Boston.

• True

• False

What city did the Continental Congress convene in?

• New York City

• Boston

• Philadelphia

• Charleston